Paul Bryan Holcomb

Paul Bryan Holcomb, 79, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio, following extended “Agent Orange” illnesses. Bryan was born January 5, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Paul Holcomb and Sarah J. Holcomb.

Those left to honor his memory are his immediate family, daughter, Jennifer (Donny Thibault; grandchildren: James N. Anderson, Michael P. Anderson, Kenny C. Thibault and Olivia F. Thibault.

Bryan is also survived by his siblings: Marion E. Holcomb, Vinton, Ohio, John F. Holcomb, Ewington, Ohio, Donald R. (Etta) Holcomb, Dunnellon, Florida, Karen K. Beasley, Daytona Beach, Florida, Penny L. Holcomb, Newark, Ohio, Gregory D. Holcomb, Vinton, Ohio and Tammi J. Holcomb, Heath, Ohio.

Bryan graduated from North Gallia High School in 1967. A proud United States Air Force Veteran who service in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict and a member of Vinton American Legion Post 161. He retired after 39 years with General Motors’ Cadillac Division in Detroit, Michigan as an elected shift steward. He represented coworkers’ rights and privileges under the United Auto Workers Union contract and was affectionately known as “BOSS HOGG”. A lifelong admirer of W. C. Fields, Bryan often began and ended conversations with the comedian’s one-liners. He was also a devoted Harley-Davidson owner who attended the annual rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, more than once. A fountain of trivia, he enjoyed sharing interesting facts in conversations.

His Spiritual, Moral and Ethical path was formed and influenced from his early life attending the Fairview Christ and Christion Union Church on Alice Road, Ewington, Ohio.

Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Graveside services will be conducted immediately following the visitation in Vinton Memorial Park, with Pastor Denver McCarty officiating. Full Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by Vinton American Legion Post 161.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to your local animal rescue. Bryan was an avid Canine owner and champion.

Pall Bearers will be: Donny Thibault, Nicholas Anderson, Michael Anderson, Kenneth Thibault, Donnie Holcomb and Kenneth Dunn.

Bryan’s Obituary was lovingly written by his family. McCoy-Moore is honored to serve the Holcomb Family.